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Celebrating 15 Years

6/15/2016

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In 2001, the Christian Study Center began its program at 112 NW 16th Street. 15 years later it continues to serve as the thoughtful presence of Christ to the university community.

Celebrate with us this Friday, June 17th. 

1 -2:15 p.m. - Luncheon presentation and discussion of Leisure and Spirituality: Biblical, Historical, and Contemporary Perspectives by Paul Heintzman. Discussion led by Dr. Karl Johnson of Chesterton House at Cornell University. 

6-8:30 p.m. - Evening reception at Pascal's the Jazzology Trio and lecture by Dr. Karl Johnson.

Good memories, great coffee, heavy hors d'oeuvres, smooth jazz. Join us for a great evening!

For more information, visit the Study Center website.
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Undergraduate Thesis Presentations

6/8/2016

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Remember Ethan?

Well, he was one of our super hip baristas. But he graduated, which means he's moving on to some pretty cool stuff. What you might not know about Ethan was that he devoted much of his time to some pretty sweet research and will be presenting his honors thesis at Pascal's on June 15th. His presentation is entitled The Centrality of the Torah in the Gospel of Matthew.

His presentation is one of three undergraduate presentations all taking place in the classroom at Pascal's on Wednesday, June 15, from 2-4:30 p.m.

Here are the other two presentations:

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​From Polytheism to Christianity: How Paganism Paved the Way for Christianity in the Roman Empire ​
​by Janzen Harding
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​Lifting as We Climb: Relating Racial Uplift and Black Identity in the Nadir
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by Ebony Taylor

​A reception will follow the presentations, which means some tasty finger food and good coffee.

More details here.

We're stoked to host these talks and hope to see you there!
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Accepting Applications for Pascal's Barista

4/4/2016

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Want to be a Pascal's Barista?

 
​Pascal's Coffeehouse baristas are responsible for developing their skills as baristas, serving the community with drinks prepared according to established brewing parameters, and being the hosts of the Christian Study Center of Gainesville with a view to serve its broader purposes. This means that while baristas are always thinking in terms of coffee, they must also think in terms of community and conversation. In essence, Pascal's baristas cultivate a space where coffee, community, conversation, and creativity thrive together.


If you're a student and interested in applying, click on the link below to fill out the online application. Deadline for applying is April 11th (next Monday) by midnight.

http://goo.gl/forms/aU7syjXAX0

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If you have any problems accessing the application form, email manager@christianstudycenter.org and we'll work to address the problem.
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Menu Update.

3/8/2016

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We have removed our Blended Coffee from our menu
 
As we continue to shape our identity as a craft coffee shop, we know that we will encounter crossroads of difficult decisions. We want to get through these decisions with good reasons.
 
 
Here are our reasons for taking Blended Coffee off the menu:
 
1.) The coffee powder we were using for our Blended Coffee didn’t represent the sort of product we want to serve at Pascal’s.
 
2.) The effort to prepare Blended Coffee diverted our energy from efforts that we think are more appropriate to the sort of shop we want to be.
 
3.) The number of Blended Coffees we sold per day indicated to us that the little demand for them didn’t justify our keeping them on the menu.
 
 
For those of you who did enjoy our Blended Coffee, please know that even though we didn’t make that many per day, this was still a difficult decision for us because of you. We still want to serve you something you’ll enjoy, and we think we can. Just talk to a barista about what your alternatives are.
 
We love you all,
Your Pascal’s Baristas
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Barista Q&A Series - Meet Stephanie Diaz

2/3/2016

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Meet Stephanie Diaz

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Steph is in her third year at UF studying Health Science. She plans to pursue a career in Healthcare as a physician once she graduates. She has been involved with CRU since her freshman year and is currently leading a Community Group, which she loves (s/o to m'girls). Steph finds herself being fascinated by unexpected things and is making a deliberate effort to explore them at her leisure. She spends her free time drinking coffee at Pascal's, having mini dance parties whenever the urge strikes, writing about her ideas, researching weird (sometimes gross) medical facts, talking to her mom on the phone, and spending time with people who make her laugh. If you see Steph at Pascal's, come say hi! She will remember your name.

​Q&A with Stephanie


​How long have you been a Pascal's barista?
It all started on an early Monday morning in May of 2015.  


Why did you want to become a barista?
Passion for coffee and the desire to learn more about it is what mainly drove me to want to become a barista.  Pascal's, in particular, had a certain draw to it.  Before I was a barista, I was a regular for about two years, loving the coffee and the atmosphere. I took notice of the difference between what I was getting at Pascal's versus what I was getting at other coffee shops, and became a little more knowledgable about what good coffee was. I guess I wanted to be a part of that. 


What kind of coffee do you keep in your pantry?
I actually haven't brewed any coffee at home since I started working at Pascal's, which could also arguably be referred to as home.


What do you most appreciate about the craft-coffee movement?
I like how thoughtful the process of making coffee has become. Also, it tastes good. 


If you could have any drink in your cup right now, what would it be?
Water. I'm gasping. As far as coffee is concerned, a cappuccino is my comfy go-to drink. 


What do you do on Saturday night?
Join in on whatever thing my friends are doing that night or make an attempt at spontaneity. 

What song do you have stuck in your head right now?
"Why not" by Hillary Duff.


What's your go-to Pandora station at the coffeehouse?
The Washed Out station. 


What do you think a coffeehouse’s role in the community is?
I think what makes Pascal's so great is that it is almost a community in and of itself. A coffeehouse should provide a warm environment for people to feel a sense of belonging as well as provide a great product. Within an academic setting, I think a coffeehouse should also attempt to foster a culture of curiosity and learning.
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Accepting Applications For Barista Position.

12/9/2015

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​Want to be a Pascal's barista?


​Are you a student? Submit an application by December 31st for your chance!

To access the application, click on the following link:

http://goo.gl/forms/Rilf7FJuql

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Barista Q&A Series - Scott Trinkle

12/2/2015

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Meet Scott Trinkle

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Scott is in his senior year at the University of Florida studying Nuclear and Radiological Science. When he’s not at Pascal’s, he works as a research assistant in the UF Medical Physics department, investigating methods to accurately calculate radiation dose from CT scans. He just finished submitting applications to graduate programs, so now he can devote all of his free time to his very cool punk band. He also spends a decent amount of time reading, rock climbing and averages about nine cups of tea and two quesadillas per day.

Q&A with Scott

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​How long have you been a Pascal's barista?
About a year and a half now. Or so. 

Why did you want to become a barista?
I had already basically lived at Pascal’s for a couple years, so I figured this was the obvious next step. But really, I had tremendous respect for everything that was happening on both sides of the bar and wanted to be a part of it as much as I could. 

What kind of coffee do you keep in your pantry?
A buddy of mine just opened up a roastery called Jubilee in Colorado, so at the moment I have his first batch of an Ethiopia Yirgacheffe. It’s quite tasty. 

What do you most appreciate about the craft-coffee movement?
I mean, first and foremost, I appreciate that coffee tastes better now. Otherwise, it’s awesome to see all the communities that are created at each shop. 

If you could have any drink in your cup right now, what would it be?
The gnarliest cup of shou pu’erh tea I could find. 

What do you do on Saturday night?
Lately I’ve been trying to find out which of my friends have cable so I can watch saturday night live. I’ve been unsuccessful so far...

What song do you have stuck in your head right now?
“I Really Like You” by Carly Rae Jepsen, at the moment. Not surprising...

What's your go-to Pandora station at the coffeehouse?
I pretty much stick exclusively to the Yo La Tengo station. 

What do you think a coffeehouse’s role in the community is?
Number one role: make coffee, no question. That’s what sets us apart from all the other kinds of houses, for sure.
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Barista Q&A Series - Ethan Brown

11/16/2015

 

Meet Ethan Brown 

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Ethan is in his senior year at the University of Florida studying Management and Classics. After graduating, Ethan will begin working as an intern for Reformed University Fellowship (RUF), a campus ministry on college campuses nationwide. So far in his college career, Ethan has attended Christ Community Church, where he has served as a youth leader and as a ministry intern, and has been an active member of RUF. In his free time, Ethan enjoys playing intramural sports and spending time with his friends. Ethan intends to pursue a seminary education and pastoral ministry in the future.

Q&A with Ethan


​How long have you been a Pascal's barista?

I have been a barista since the Summer of 2015.


Why did you want to become a barista?
I love coffee, I love people, and I love the Pascal's community. I jumped at the opportunity to exercise these loves as a barista.


What kind of coffee do you keep in your pantry?
Shamefully, I do not brew much at home. Therefore, my roommates' Folgers coffee takes the dominant spot in our coffee pantry.


What do you most appreciate about the craft-coffee movement?
I love that the craft-coffee movement is a beautiful picture of work well done. The emphasis is on excellence throughout the production process, including the way the coffee is treated and the way that people are treated, from the farmer to the customer.


If you could have any drink in your cup right now, what would it be?
My usual go-to drink is a Cortadito.


What do you do on Saturday night?
I spend time with friends - playing games, watching movies, and just hanging out.


What song do you have stuck in your head right now?
Falling Asleep by the Good Mad.


What's your go-to Pandora station at the coffeehouse?
The Oh Hellos.


What do you think a coffeehouse’s role in the community is?
Coffee is one of the greatest catalysts of human interaction. People come together around coffee for conversation and relationship. A coffeehouse provides the coffee and the environment which can promote community in a powerful way.

Barista Q&A Series - Rachel Hart

11/10/2015

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Meet Rachel Hart

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Rachel is finishing her senior year at UF and, like most seniors, she likes to pretend that she knows what she's doing after graduation when, in reality, it's one big question mark that she likes to ignore. She's hoping to be granted a scholarship with Fulbright to teach English in Costa Rica for a year before attending law school and becoming an immigrant advocacy lawyer. She has spent her time in Gainesville studying Advertising, Spanish and TESL, all while drinking way too much coffee and getting way too little sleep but loving every second of it! Her favorite activity is chatting, so if you see her behind the bar or around campus somewhere, stop and say hi!

Q&A with Rachel
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How long have you been a Pascal's barista?
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Not long enough.
 
Why did you want to become a barista?
I didn’t want to become just any barista. I wanted to become a Pascal’s barista because I love the coffee that we serve, the people that work behind the bar with me, and the ones that walk through our front door.
 
What kind of coffee do you keep in your pantry?
One of Bold Bean’s latest roasts and some left-over bags from my European adventures this summer.
 
What do you most appreciate about the craft-coffee movement?
People are caring more about the coffee they drink in terms of where it’s from, how it’s roasted, how it was processed, etc. This paradigm shift means the coffee-growing communities are getting more attention and the coffee buyers are being held to higher standards in regards to their relationships with the coffee farmers. I think this craft-coffee movement has led to a change in social justice, which I think is beautiful.
 
If you could have any drink in your cup right now, what would it be?
A nice cortado in a glass cup.
 
What do you do on Saturday night?
I usually enjoy a different form of brewed-beverage with some friends.
 
What song do you have stuck in your head right now?
Growing Up by Run River Wild. Now that I’m a senior, I’ve noticed my song choices are getting a lot more nostalgic.
 
What's your go-to Pandora station at the coffeehouse?
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Alt-J, because I’m scared to try out any of the other ones.
 
What do you think a coffeehouse’s role in the community is?
Sparking conversation. Whether that’s over a cup of coffee, about coffee, across the counter or outside of our walls, Pascal’s coffeehouse should be inspiring meaningful conversations.
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Barista Q&A Series - Amy Clear

11/3/2015

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​Meet Amy Clear

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​Amy is finishing her last year of undergrad at the University of Florida and will be receiving her Finance degree this coming May. She is involved with UF Enactus and is currently project manager of a program which works to end homelessness in Gainesville. Amy also has been able to be a part of Cru at UF since her freshman year, and she leads a community group on Tuesday nights. When she isn't busy, Amy loves to spend quality time with her friends and husband. She considers it a great privilege to have been a barista at Pascal's since her sophomore year.


​Q&A with Amy


​How long have you been a Pascal's barista?
2 years! Woo!

Why did you want to become a barista?
I wanted to be a barista specifically at Pascal's because I noticed the attention they gave not only to their coffee but also to the relationships with people on the other side of the bar.


What kind of coffee do you keep in your pantry?
Right now I have some Counter Culture, but it changes pretty frequently.


What do you most appreciate about the craft-coffee movement?
The craft-coffee movement has changed expectations about the way coffee-drinkers enjoy and learn about their coffees. I most appreciate that it has benefitted coffee farmers and their communities by encouraging more direct trade and fair-labor practices in the industry.  


If you could have any drink in your cup right now, what would it be?
A hot latte.


What do you do on Saturday night?
I'm usually spending time with friends or my awesome hubby, Jordan.


What song do you have stuck in your head right now?
The Beat by Ben Rector.


​What's your go-to Pandora station at the coffeehouse?
Noah Gunderson.


​What do you think a coffeehouse’s role in the community is?

I think a coffeehouse can create a unique atmosphere where people feel comfortable reading, talking, drawing, writing, or just spending time with one another--all while enjoying a cup of coffee.
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